For border police, duties include animals

The wounded chick will be released back into the wild after it makes a full recovery, officers said.

In October, Pema Tsetan's station received a call from the local villagers to rescue a wounded adult golden eagle. Together with forestry and grassland bureau, they saved the big bird.

Pari township, at an average altitude of 4,000 meters, is known for the Pari Grassland, which is a stable home for many rare species, including black-necked cranes and golden eagles.

"We will continue to work with local residents to safeguard Mother Nature and to promote their awareness of ecological preservation," said Nyima Drokar, another police officer at the station.